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Mayor's Matters October 2024
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Coffee with the Mayor
Please note that Mayor Pro Tem Korey Stites will be hosting Coffee with the Mayor this month. Join Mayor Pro Tem Korey Stites at Vinnola's Italian Market and Deli (7750 W 38th Avenue) on Saturday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m.
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Meetings and Special Events- Renewal Wheat Ridge October 1, 6 p.m.
- Planning Commission October 3 and 17, 6:30 p.m.
- Pumpkin Pool-ooza October 5
- City Council Study Session October 7 and 21, 6:30 p.m.
- IDEA Committee October 8, 4 p.m.
- Cultural Commission October 9, 6 p.m.
- Police Chief's Leadership Team October 9, 6 p.m.
- Coffee with the Mayor October 12, 9 a.m.
- City Council Meeting October 14 and 28, 6:30 p.m.
- Parks and Recreation Commission October 16, 6:30 p.m.
- Sustainable Wheat Ridge October 17, 6 p.m.
- Board of Adjustment October 24, 7 p.m.
- Trunck-or-Treat October 26, 4 - 6 p.m.
City council meets in council chambers at city hall. The public may choose to participate in person, by video conference (those wishing to participate by video conference must register by 6 p.m. prior to all meetings), or by submitting written comments on Wheat Ridge Speaks.
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Regular City Office Hours - City Hall Walkup Customer Service 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Building Division Walkup Customer Service 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Municipal Court staff is present M – F from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
WR Recreation Center - Open M – Th from 5 a.m. – 10 p.m., Fri. from 5 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Sat. from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sun. from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
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City of Wheat Ridge Recognizes Hispanic Heritage MonthHispanic Heritage Month is September 15 through October 15.
The City of Wheat Ridge encourages residents of Wheat Ridge to celebrate traditions, ancestry, and the inspiring accomplishments made by Hispanic Americans.
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Congratulations 2024 Wheat Ridge Business Award Winners
The City of Wheat Ridge recently hosted the 20th Annual Wheat Ridge Business Awards. Local leaders and members of the business community joined Wheat Ridge Mayor Bud Starker to honor the achievements of Wheat Ridge businesses.
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Election Day Information
Election Day is coming up on November 5, 2024. Please note these important dates and information about the upcoming election:
- Sat., Sept. 21: Military and overseas ballots mailed
- Fri., Oct. 11: Local ballots mailed, drop boxes open
- Mon., Oct. 21: Vote centers open
- Mon., Oct. 28: Last day to mail your ballot
- Tues., Nov. 5: Last day to vote
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City of Wheat Ridge Special ElectionCity Council has referred two ballot questions to the residents of Wheat Ridge. For more information about the ballot questions please visit the city's website.
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Mental Health and Wellness Lunch and Learn Series
Join the City of Wheat Ridge and Jefferson Center for a free Mental Health and Wellness Lunch and Learn series this fall. Register and learn more.
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Pumpkin Pool-oozaJoin us on October 5 at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center pools for a splashin’ good time! The event will be held between 10 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. with staggered start times due to pool capacity limits. Each time slot will allow for 1 hour and 15 minutes of festive fun! Registration is required to attend this event.
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Wadsworth Improvement Project Construction 75 Percent CompleteThe Wadsworth Improvement Project remains on schedule, with completion expected by spring of 2026 and active construction finishing by late 2025.
Additional work was added, such as permanent improvements at the 38th Avenue intersection and extending the work to the original southern limits at 35th Avenue. This was announced in the fall of 2023 and will ensure long-term cost savings and benefits.
Today, over 75 percent of the project is complete, including all northbound traffic lanes on concrete pavement. Major underground utility work is wrapping up, and we're nearing completion of the concrete paving for the southbound lanes, which may finish ahead of schedule.
Subscribe to receive traffic alerts on the city's website and find updates on What's Up Wheat Ridge. Any community concerns may be directed to the project hotline at 303-390-0878 or email the project team at WadsworthProject@ci.wheatridge.co.us.
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Trunk-or-TreatJoin us for Trunk-or-Treat at Anderson Park on October 26, 2024, from 4-6 p.m.! Experience a fun twist on trick-or-treating with creatively decorated trunks and festive games. Children can vote for their favorite trunk, and the trunk with the most votes will win a prize! This is a fantastic chance for your business or personal creativity to shine and connect you with the community.
No fee to register a trunk— trunk registration is open now! Come show off your spooktacular decorations and enjoy Halloween fun!
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Residential Waste Engagement ProjectHuge thank you to everyone who participated in our Residential Waste Engagement Project over the last year! Throughout this time, we have received more than 385 comments online and in person.
We are evaluating all the data and will share a recommendation with Wheat Ridge City Council soon on whether or not any changes to the system are warranted.
Learn more and stay up to date at on What's Up Wheat Ridge.
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Wheat Ridge Cultural CommissionThe Wheat Ridge Cultural Commission is holding a “Back to School” themed mixer for the arts and art educators community on Tuesday, October 15 at 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Little Brazil Restaurant (7333 W. 38th Ave). Arts organizations and educators are invited to speak about their projects or aspirations or needs. Local restaurants or businesses that would like to feature local artists’ creations in their workplaces are invited to attend as well.
Appetizers will be provided. RSVP online. For more information or to reserve a speaking spot, email cultural@ci.wheatridge.co.us.
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Wheat Ridge City PlanDon’t miss your chance to participate in phase three of the City Plan where we discuss tradeoffs and how to bring the City Plan to life! Our online activities close Friday, October 11, so get your feedback in now on What's Up Wheat Ridge.
What if I already participated in phase one or two? Welcome back! The City Plan process will continue until spring 2025, and we want to hear from you again during each of the four engagement phases. Throughout the process, we’ll be discussing new topics and refining what we’ve heard from previous phases.
What if I missed phase one or two? It’s never too late to join the conversation – new faces are welcome to get involved at any time.
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Artwork Added to Miller Street to Help Calm Traffic and Increase Visibility for Crosswalk UsersThe City of Wheat Ridge, Bike Jeffco, and the Wheat Ridge Active Transportation Advisory Team, are collaborating on a Safe Routes to Parks program throughout 2024. The team is investing grant funds from the program into asphalt art along Miller Street near Fruitdale Park with the aim of calming traffic and increasing visibility for crosswalk users. Thank you to the volunteers who painted the artwork designed by Ian Rumley with Singularity Tattoo this past September. Learn more.
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Lutheran Legacy Campus Ballot and Zoning InformationThe video below is for informational purposes only. The City of Wheat Ridge adopted the Lutheran Legacy Campus Master Plan in 2021, to help guide the future of the campus now that the hospital has moved. To implement that plan, the city is working to rezone the property, and council has voted to bring a ballot measure before voters this November that makes adjustments to height requirements on the property.
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